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$60? I'm scared to think what will be the price for EU... Really bad pricing and whole b2p idea: I still have to check TSW and GW2 (both can be bought for $60) - because I simply don't have time and motivation for them having SWTOR, LOTRO, EVE, Planetside 2, WoT, LoL accounts + unfinished Skyrim.
P.S. During its first month I've spent on F2P Planetside 2 much more than on any other subscription / B2P game and much more happy about it.
If the game is good enough dont care what the price is as long as its within reason, also Plantside sucks but just my opinion.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pasha
I believe the $60 entry for this game is a terrible decision by Trion. Being a cross media title it would seem one of their primary goals should be to make entry as painless as possible. By linking this title with the SyFy show, they appear to be hoping to pull in people who watch the show and entice them to try the game. I have a feeling the $60 barrier will block a substantial amount of people who would otherwise give it a try.
Now I’m not 100% sold on the F2P trend but it is a reality of the current market. This is the type of game however that I think it’s tailor made for. Give people who otherwise may not consider the game easy access, even if limited, and then charge for services/conveniences once they’re in. I know those that are already sold on this game and ready to plunk down $60 will totally disagree. I completely understand how you feel, but I’m not sure there are enough of you to provide the targeted user base. Looking at this as a straight online shooter, there are just too many other good F2P options, primarily Planetside2 & Firefall.
So I initially wondered how long it would take before a F2P conversion would occur but if/when it does occur, I feel it will already be too late. The time to capitalize will be at launch while excitement is highest for both the game and the show. Once that passes, I think a decent percentage of people who might have wanted to join the game at launch will choose not to give it a try later.
Obviously just my opinion but we shouldn’t have to wait too long after launch to find out if I am right. If the numbers are substantially lower than hoped for, as I believe they will be, people at Trion will be scrambling to make changes before it’s too late. Although as stated, I believe it already will be…
It will never go fully F2P. Console games HAVE to have a disc price. The standard disc price is 59.99. They already said they are aiming for a hybrid system. Buy the box and then you have two choices. Pay a monthly sub and get everything for free, or buy all the DLC when you want to and play for free.Quote:
Originally Posted by Firaxes
Honestly 60$ isn't a barrier. If people can't, or aren't willing, to spend the 60$ to give the game a shot. Then they would just be a money drain in F2P cause they wouldn't spend anything anyways. To many people want to play everything without paying anything now a days.
Are you guys talking 'bout 60 dollars as monthly fee?
EDIT: Nevermind , I know whats going on now..
No. It will be $60 to buy the game (like GW2).Quote:
Originally Posted by Deathrow
Oh thank god , I was 'bout to freak out..Quote:
Originally Posted by Galadeon
same here.Quote:
Originally Posted by Krazee DD
yuppers.. i dont get ps2 appeal at all.Quote:
Originally Posted by Truhart
To the room; Being a cross-platform title, the game having a box price point around $60 is a foregone conclusion. What happens after that is certainly not... Also, you're personal, subjective opinion of a game has exactly zero bearing on the quality of it's business model and how well that business model works.
What world do you live in?Quote:
Originally Posted by Truhart
Mostly everybody wants Pay to play.